"Hamas Leader in Cairo for Ceasefire Talks Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict"

The head of Hamas's political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, has arrived in Cairo for talks on the Gaza war, raising hopes for a new ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. Israeli officials have indicated their openness to a truce deal, and Haniyeh plans to discuss "stopping the aggression" in Gaza. The talks will also include a potential agreement for the release of Palestinian prisoners. However, there are major sticking points, as hardliners in the Israeli government want to continue the military offensive until achieving "full victory" over Hamas, while Hamas insists on a permanent ceasefire before releasing any more captives. Despite these challenges, there are strong indications that all parties are pushing for an agreement in the coming days.